New Orleans joins National Football League as 14th team
The historic city is set to become the NFL’s 14th franchise with a 0 a.m. CST press conference announcing the award. XFL commissioner Rozelle previewed a merger with the AFL as two leagues plan to unify. Prospect Aaron Dixon led the drive, while Louis J. Roussel emerged as a leading candidate owner. Tulane offered use of its 82500 seat stadium as interim home, contingent on a state hotel tax referendum to fund Superdome improvements.
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Redskins Improve Under Otto Graham Optimistic Outlook
Washington coach Otto Graham focuses on the present as the Redskins, 5-3, face Baltimore Dallas and Cleveland after a 35 loss to the Colts. They hope for a stronger finish, with upcoming rematches against Dallas New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, whom they beat 27-13. Graham says the team must develop the killer instinct and pride.
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Yale Coaches Praise Greenberg and Greenlee for Bulldogs
Yale coach Carmen Cozza hails Glenn Greenberg and captain Bob Greenlee as integral to Yale’s top Ivy League defense. Greenberg, son of Hank Greenberg, and Greenlee, both 6-footers, are projected for pro potential. Cozza calls them the best at their positions and predicts strong futures.
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Notre Dame Leads AP Poll After Week of Upsets
Notre Dame remains atop the AP major-college football poll with 39 first place votes and 475 points after a 31-7 win over Navy. Michigan State sits No. 2 with 437 points, UCLA No. 3, and Alabama No. 4. Georgia Tech up to fifth after a 48-7 win over Duke. Nebraska advances to sixth after routing Missouri as Southern California drops from fifth to ninth following a 10-7 loss to Miami. Tennessee enters the top ten.
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Basketball National Association Monday Schedule Update
No games scheduled for Monday. Today features San Francisco at Chicago. Wednesday's lineup includes Los Angeles at Boston New York at Cincinnati and Baltimore at Chicago.
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Costly rookies shine when given chance
Packers coach Vince Lombardi notes rookies Donny Anderson and Jim Grabowski rarely start but make impact in late games. In the 56-3 win over Atlanta they produced a TD, 77-yard punt return, and strong rushing. Anderson totals reach 388 yards, while Grabowski has 56 yards on 12 carries. The team, led by seven wins in eight, remains atop the NFC.
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Lions Coach Gilmer On His Way Out Says Fans
Detroit fans chant against Harry Gilmer after a 31 7 defeat by Green Bay. Owner Bill Ford defends the coach despite a five game losing streak and 2 6 record in the NFL Western Division. Gilmer reshaped the roster with youth amid mounting criticism and turnovers.
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Maxwell and Johnson Doubtful for Rice Tilt
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said tail back Bruce Maxwell and linebacker Lee Johnson are doubtful starters for the Little Rock clash with Rice due to a pulled muscle and a knee injury. Neither played in last week's 34-0 win over Texas A&M as Don Richardson joins the tail back rotation with David Dickey, and George Calhoun shifts to linebacker.
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Owl safety Latourette sidelined by high fever
Chuck Latourette from Jonesboro Arkansas, an Owl safety, was sent to his room with a 1004 degree temperature and a sore throat after a scrimmage against freshmen.
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Jockeys Will Not Hold an Election in Baltimore
The National Jockeys Hall of Fame will skip this year’s election after a fire June 16 destroyed the Pimlico Members' Clubhouse, damaging the hall and its memorabilia. Herman Cohen said artist Henry Cooper will repaint portraits of the 22 enshrined since 1955. House fire left the hall without headquarters.
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Injuries Plague All SWC Teams
Injuries plague South west Conference football as three conference games loom with SMU at Dallas vs Texas A&M, Arkansas vs Rice, and Baylor facing offensive woes. Key players sidelined include SMU halfback Jim Hagle and Texas defender Barney Giles. Texas Tech reports no new injuries.
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